445th Airlift Wing July Spotlight Performer

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Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Xavier Blurton

Unit: 445th Operations Support Squadron

Duty Title: Combat Crew Com­munications

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

Civilian/Military Job: Air Guard Reserve (AGR) Airman

Education: Currently enrolled in classes for Information Tech­nology at Arizona State Univer­sity, Phoenix

Hobbies: Golfing, going to the gym and reading

Career Goal: Currently, my ca­reer goal outside of the military is to be an information systems security officer or a system ad­ministrator and to develop skills that can put me in a potential leadership position in the infor­mation technology world. In the military, potentially commission after completing my degree and becoming a cyber officer.

What do you like about working at the 445th? One of the rea­sons I like working at the 445th, especially the OSS, is having people around who are willing to help with career advice, per­sonal life, or just offering to lend a hand even when I may not need it. The support that people can offer both professionally and on a more personable level is something I think is unique to my squadron. We do our best to make sure people know we are there for them and we have a good sense of camaraderie while excelling at executing the mission.

Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Force for educational benefits and to help define a career path for myself as well as providing stability for my son. The Air Force also provided a solid stepping stone for opportunities outside of the military and gave a good base­line and skillset to help prepare me to move into more prosper­ous positions.